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Current Information can be found at: Development of Computer-Aided Face-Fit Evaluation Methods - FY07
Objective
- Establish up-to-date respirator fit-test panels and test headforms to be incorporated into the national and ISO standards
- Develop an anthropometric database of Asian workers
- Investigate the correlation between 3 -D parameters and face fit
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Applicable Standards
- ISO TC94 SC15 WG1 PG5
- 29 CFR Part 1910.134
Key Partners
- Anthrotech
- WVU (Dennis Groce)
- ISEA (provide fund for the study in Asia)
Stakeholders
- OSHA
- MSHA
- ANSI
- ISO
- Respirator Users and manufacturers
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Project Scope
- Develop an anthropometric survey detailing the face size distributions of respirator users using both traditional measurement methods and three-dimensional (3-D) scanning systems
- Investigate the extent to which facial features can predict industrial respirator fit and protection
- Develop respirator fit test panels using the traditional bivariate approach and the principal component analysis (PCA)
- Develop test headforms
Milestones
- Develop respirator fit test panels
- Determine correlation between 3-D parameters and fit
- Develop test headforms
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Outputs
- Manuscripts published in peer-reviewed journals (2 published, 3 in progress)
- One paper was nominated for Shepard Best Scientific Paper Award by NIOSH
- Presentations at scientific conferences (3 to be presented)
Outcomes
- One ISO draft standard
- Neck circumference data were incorporated into the CBRN standards
- Some manufacturers started recruiting subjects for testing respirators
- One new respirator model may have been certified (Aero)
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Page last modified:
January 11, 2007
Page last reviewed:
January 11, 2007
(archived document)
Content Source:
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
